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EPFO adds 1.46 million net members in November, new additions rise 4.88%

The EPFO enrolled around 874,000 new members in November 2024, up by 18.80 per cent over the year-ago month and a 16.58 per cent rise against October 2024

Our capability centres turned into innovation hubs: Indian leaders at Davos

Speaking at a breakfast session organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) here, they also said there should be a consistent focus on upskilling the Indian talent pool

Will establish 100 new Sainik Schools to improve education quality: Rajnath

After inaugurating 47th annual day celebrations of Vidyadhiraja Sainik School in Alappuzha, Singh stated that the Central government has also paved the way for the admission of girls to sainik schools

Investors from 12 nations among 5k delegates expected in Odisha biz summit

IT, renewable energy, chemicals, textile and food processing have been selected as five focus sectors to attract investors during the meet

RG Kar case: SC defers suo-motu hearing to Jan 29 citing paucity of time

The suo-motu (on its own) plea was set to be heard by the top court for the first time after the sentencing in the doctor's rape and murder which took place on August 9 last year

Budget 2025: Dry fruits industry body seeks duty rationalisation, lower GST

India's dry fruits market is projected to hit $12 billion by 2029, growing at 18 per cent CAGR

India, Singapore to celebrate 60 yrs of diplomatic ties with film festival

High Commissioner Dr Shilpak Ambule said efforts would be made to make the festival, which begins on January 24 this year and runs until March 2, an annual affair

India's hiring up 31% in Dec, led by consumer electronics, manufacturing

According to foundit insights tracker (fit), the country's hiring activity rose 12 per cent over the past six months, with a 31 per cent year-on-year increase in recruitment in December

NSE adds 10 million investors in 5 months, surpasses 110 million mark

Investor registrations at the NSE have experienced a remarkable acceleration in recent times, with a 3.6 times jump in the last five years

5 new Indian industrial clusters join WEF; commit to growth, jobs creation

The 33 signatories together represent potential carbon dioxide-equivalent emissions reductions of 832 million tonnes -- approximately the annual emissions of Saudi Arabia

IESA projects $500 mn investment in India's battery, mobility ecosystem

This investment will drive new innovations, research and development, and advancements in products manufactured by these startups

India 2nd largest market for US in terms of tourist arrivals: Brand USA CEO

India is one of the fastest growing markets in the world for US tourism and 2.2 million Indians travelled to America in 2024, which is a 24 per cent growth over the previous years

Champions Trophy: BCCI secy confirms India will follow ICC's dress code

The Champions Trophy will be held from February 19 and India will play its share of matches in Dubai after citing security concerns as the reason for refusing to travel to Pakistan

Housing sales drop 9% in 9 major cities to 471k units in 2024: PropEquity

As per the data, the sales of residential properties declined 9 per cent to 4,70,899 units during 2024 from 5,14,820 units in the preceding year

After Tuesday fall, rupee rises 25 paise to close at 86.33 against dollar

Forex traders said the rupee is likely to witness high volatility with a negative bias ahead of key events in the global and domestic economic landscape

MI Cape Town edge closer to maiden SA20 playoffs after rain hits Kingsmead

MI Cape Town took another step towards securing their first-ever SA20 playoffs spot after their match against Durban's Super Giants at Kingsmead was washed out here.

RBI MPC member bats for two inflation rates for better policy making

Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran in the Economic Survey 2023-24 had pitched for excluding food inflation from the rate setting calls

NIIT MTS Q3 results: Net profit increases 9% to Rs 61.7 cr, revenue up 7%

Revenue from operations for the quarter under review came in at Rs 418.8 crore, up 7 per cent, from Rs 391.3 crore in the corresponding period of the previous fiscal

1 in 12 children globally subject to online sexual abuse: Lancet study

Roughly the same number were found to be subjected to 'online solicitation' -- being persuaded into sexual activity or exposure

Rohit headlines star-studded action as Ranji Trophy 2024-25 season resumes

Rohit will be turning up for defending champions Mumbai after nearly a decade when action resumes in the second half of the country's premier red-ball competition across different venues